I never thought I would take online classes again after experiencing what it was like during COVID-19. However, I found myself trapped between taking an online course or waiting until next semester when an in-person course is open. Not wanting to fall behind, I decided to give it a shot. Taking a course online gave me more responsibilities than if it were in person. There was more freedom since I had the choice to do my assignments whenever I wanted, which is nice but could also turn into a bad thing very fast. It’s important to stay on track. A tip I would give to students is to use planners. Using a planner has helped me a lot with staying organized. What I do is go through my planner and write down the due dates of assignments, the dates of quizzes, or other important things to note. I also check my planner regularly to see what assignments I have to do and cross them off if it’s done.
Another thing I recommend is setting a certain time to work on the online lessons. Doing this encourages me to attend the online course as if I’m going to class in person. I also make sure to read through every instruction that the teacher has given for lessons and assignments. It helps me prepare and know what to expect. The biggest thing I recommend for students to avoid when taking online classes is procrastinating. This makes it really easy to fall behind. There is no coming to class and having the lecture be face-to-face or having teachers remind you about tests and homework. Taking online classes means that I am in charge and responsible for what I learn.